The Mountain Journal team The Chinese market is eyeing an increase in Kenya’s coffee and tea production as China-Kenya Relations Cooperation seeks partnerships with key producers. Investors trooped to Murang’a County which is earmarked for the piloting programme in the trade agreement for a session with the leaders in coffee, avocado, and tea sectors. The…
The Mountain Journal The Nairobi Coffee Exchange this week raised Sh708 million from the sale of 20,199 bags of coffee sourced from 877 cooperatives and estates. In the same period last year, the auction had 8985 bags of the commodity. Sale No 9, attracted 18 international buyers, where Alliance Berries Limited delivered 5,508 bags that…
The Mountain Journal An NGO has partnered with primary schools working towards the realization of CBC by equipping the young with life skills to deter them from being lured into criminality. Resources Oriented Development Initiative (Rodi Kenya) initiated the multi-million shillings program following revelations that the rate at which the under 18 in custody…
The Mountain Journal Governor Irungu Kang’ata has said it was time leadership at the national and the county governments strategized on ways to improve the citizens standard of living. He said there was a need for policies that help eradicate poverty and improve the livelihoods of Kenyans as the country celebrated its 60 anniversary since…
The Mountain Journal Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has asked the National Government to allow rice farmers to buy the Mwea Rice Mills (MRM) when it is offered for privatization. Waiguru said because farmers own 45 percent of MRM, it is only logical that they are given the first priority to buy the 55 percent national…
The Mountain Journal Pomp and dance in Kambitii market after the much awaited water connectivity was commissioned by Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata. The 30 kilometres pipeline from Kayahwe Treatment plant in Kiharu brought to an end water scarcity at the busy market centre and its surroundings. The project initiated by Murang’a Water and Sanitation Company…
The Mountain Journal Intercity FC from Tebere Ward has been crowned as the winner of the Governor Anne Waiguru’s Kshs. 1 million Grand Prize Football Tournament. Intercity FC worn the two-month long tournament in a nail-biting 3-2 penalty shoot-out at Wang’uru Stadium in Mwea constituency against Thumaita FC from Kiine ward. The team was awarded…
The Mountain Journal Council of Governors (COG) chair Anne Waiguru has reaffirmed commitment by counties to support innovations by the youth. Waiguru said governors will continue to provide necessary resources and opportunities for skill development so as to unlock the full potential of youth. The governor says that given the support, youth of the 21…
Farmers met and shared ideas on organic farming The Mountain Journal Community groups involved in organic farming converged in Gatanga to showcase their achievement in the production and marketing of safe foods through ‘kilimo hai’. More than 300 farmers drawn from five farmers groups from the counties of Murang’a and Kiambu counties displayed their produce…
MKU on course to increase access to affordable and quality higher education. By James Wakahiu “The university has continued to attract both local and international students in the region. MKU has over the years established its niche and maintained quality education,” the VC told the congregation during institution’s 24th graduation ceremony on Friday. Prof Jaganyi…
